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C286 JGL

1986 BMW 732

Green Petrol 3188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

241,905 mi
Last recorded241,905 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 732139,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC286 JGL
MakeBMW
Model732
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,188cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 241,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 241,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 241,905 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 241,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 239,989 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 239,989 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 239,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 239,890 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 239,878 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 239,878 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 732?

Based on 526 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,201
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 21
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C286 JGL is a 1986 BMW 732 in Green with a 3,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 BMW 732 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 139,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 732 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C286 JGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 732 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 732 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C286 JGL registered?

C286 JGL is a 1986 BMW 732, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C286 JGL safe to buy?

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